1943 Bicycle and Congress Playing Cards Original Vintage Advertisement with Plant Engineer Mr. Edwards

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“What‘s Mr. Edwards engineering now?” are the words of this 1943 WW2 era original vintage advertisement by the United States Playing Cards Company of Cincinnati, Ohio. They were makers of “Bicycle” and “Congress” Playing Cards. Shown in the ad is plant engineer Mr. Edwards who is holding playing cards as war-busy Americans and four-out-of-every-five Americans had discovered the pleasures of card playing.“ Please see the scan.

The ad is 10x13 and in black and white. It is in good condition with nice detail. It has aging from being in a 75 year-old-magazine.

Vintage advertisements and articles are becoming more and more collectible for their nostalgia look and unique eye-appeal. They also are suitable for framing and are becoming more scarce as the supply of vintage paper products continues to decrease. Please note this is an original, vintage product advertisement and NOT a reproduction.

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